Loof (?), n. (Bot.) The
spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa
Ægyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.
Loof, v. i. (Naut.) See
Luff.
Loof (?), n. [See Luff.] [Also
written luff.] (Naut.) (a)
Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in
changing her course; -- probably a large paddle put over the lee bow
to help bring her head nearer to the wind. (b)
The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve
toward bow and stern.